BBC viewers are up in arms over Olivier Giroud’s punditry at the World Cup, calling for him to be axed after a big blunder! 👀⚽️ The ex-Arsenal and Chelsea star seems to be struggling to make an impact as part of the BBC’s star-studded pundit team, which includes Wayne Rooney and Micah Richards.
Giroud, delivering his insights in English, came under fire after comments during Belgium’s draw with Egypt, with one fan highlighting a major error: stating that Belgium could bring on Lois Openda in the second half, despite Openda not being selected for the tournament! 😬 Clearly, patience is wearing thin among the fans, with many on social media voicing their dismay.
“Olivier Giroud is struggling on BBC,” one viewer pointed out, while another remarked, “Whoever at the BBC hired Giroud as a pundit made a disastrous decision. He’s absolutely abysmal.” Ouch! 🥴 Some even joked that Giroud’s commentary was perfect if you needed help falling asleep.
Not all the feedback has been negative though. Despite the criticism, there are fans who believe the former Premier League ace adds value to the line-up, citing his great football knowledge, even if his tone could use a bit of a lift. 🎤🤔 “Olivier Giroud delivers solid analysis, but his voice is a bit monotone. Maybe nerves?” one sympathetic fan mentioned.
As if the Giroud debate wasn’t enough, the BBC has also been under scrutiny for displaying a QR code during matches, reminding fans to renew their TV licences – a move many called “desperate.” 📺🔗
What do you think? Should Olivier Giroud be given more time to settle in, or is it time for the BBC to make a switch? Let us know your thoughts! ✨